World's most contagious virus hits major US airport as officials

12.8 yrs
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World's most contagious virus hits major US airport as officials warn of possible exposure
Angelica Stabile
Tue, September 22, 2026 at 12:42 PM CDT

Two possible measles exposures were reported in Philadelphia, one at the airport and another at a children's hospital.

The City of Philadelphia is reporting two possible measles exposures within a week - the latest at Philadelphia International Airport.

The exposure took place at airport terminals B and F, as well as areas used to connect to other terminals in C, D and E, on Sunday, Sept. 13, from 7:45 p.m. to Monday, Sept. 14 at 12:05 a.m., according to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health.

The individual with measles was traveling through Philadelphia and did not leave the airport. Health officials encouraged those who were potentially exposed to check their vaccination status and watch for symptoms.

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This was the second reported measles exposure in the Philadelphia area, after the first case reported on Sept. 17 at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

www.yahoo.com/news/u s/articles/world-mos t-contagious-virus-h its-174255531.h

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7.6 yrs
~ 3 days, 6 hrs ago

I'm vaxxed.

rena, jv339 and Donnawisdom reacted

7.2 yrs App
~ 3 days, 6 hrs ago

ProblemAgain: that's a pretty wide exposure Emoticon

luckily, 91% of those in the US have had the vaccine. But, still good to be aware of exposure, and be extra careful

Kittle, lizzycav and Donnawisdom reacted

19.9 yrs
~ 3 days, 6 hrs ago

Well Fock. I am vaxed but after 50 years is it still good?

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12.8 yrs
~ 3 days, 5 hrs ago

point is the individual with measles was traveling through Philadelphia and did not leave the airport but the airport is a crowded transportation hub with people from all over exposing others and being exposed. Imagine tracking those vectors!

rena, jv339 and eighteen reacted

7.1 yrs
~ 3 days, 5 hrs ago

ProblemAgain : Well that sucks! DS flew to Philly yesterday and will be back Thursday. I looked at the dates so hope he'll be ok.

1.2 yrs App
~ 3 days, 5 hrs ago

I already had the measles. I'm good to go.

Spice reacted

7.2 yrs App
~ 3 days, 5 hrs ago

e: still good; it's a lifetime vax, but the strength of your immunity can wane over time.

e reacted

6.9 yrs
~ 3 days, 1 hr ago

e :
Time to get the Shingles vax, fix you right up! You're vulnerable!😢

rena reacted

6.9 yrs
~ 3 days, 1 hr ago

LittleTexas :
Vulnerability to Shingles which is bad!😢

19.9 yrs
~ 2 days, 23 hrs ago

jv339 :
Yea I know last time I went in to have it done I got sick and postponed it.

jv339 reacted

15.5 yrs
~ 2 days, 22 hrs ago

#msg6018854jv339 : Yea I know last time I went in to have it done I got sick and postponed it.

e : I just finished the shingles vax series. I put it off for years because I didn't want to get sick from it. Had zero side effects other than a mildly sore arm where injected with each shot.

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6.9 yrs
~ 2 days, 21 hrs ago

e :
Definitely, reschedule it. You do not want to get Shingles!🙏

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